XJ fender slashing problem!!!

[Deano]

I have a 91 XJ with a 5inch lift and i just put my 31X10.50 on my TJ and got 35 X 12.50 's . Now I have an issue with fenders. i dont have a problem cutting the front its the rear I dont know what to do with . I want to keep the 5 inch lift but I need to cut more than to the pinch weld. is there a way or will it hurt it if I do cut passed the pinch welds? Im trying to get ready for the fest in Oct.

[OJTV8CJ]

It is actually easier than you think.  

Mark where the top of the fender flare is and trim the inside and outside skins.  Pie shape cut the inner so that you can take a porta power or hydraulic jack and push it back out to meet the outer skin.  Then tack weld around it and finish weld it.  Then all you have to do is go back and fill in where you pie shaped the inner.  I did that and bobbed the back corners of the one that I used to work on.

If you are goin to be at the meeting in it I can show you exactly what I mean.

B

[Deano]

I wish I could make the meeting tonight but do to prior plans I cant make it.I really do need to go for one to have u guys show me where to cut and to pick up club stickers. I guess it can always be fixed right. Thanks for the tips! :applaudit:

[mjsteiro]

Pie shape the point of the inner fender to the center of the wheel well?  Just to make the inner fender a brace?   I have cut mine but stayed short on the back as not to jeopardize strength.

Any help will be appreciated.....any pics?

thanks

Mike

[OJTV8CJ]

Mark around the top of the flare.



Cut that out.  You can tell that also bobbed the bottom of the rear quarter also.  It will look like this:



You can see the cuts in this picture.  Don't cut the pinch seam - just close to it.



Then when you start welding it, you should start to see this.



Finished from the bottom of the rear corner.



Cleaned up and primed for paint should look like this.



This is your brain on XJ's.  Any questions?   :agree:

[YJ_Aaron]

I have a ?... how long have you been saving those pics hoping somone would ask this?  :afightee:

[OldYJ]

I have a ?... how long have you been saving those pics hoping somone would ask this?  :afightee:

Zing!!!!!!!

good one :boink:


theres some memories.

[GURU]

OMG, I thought Brad traded back for the XJ. :bowdown:

[OJTV8CJ]

I have a ?... how long have you been saving those pics hoping somone would ask this?  :afightee:

Only a little bit longer than you have been saving of your other YJ.  You know the blue one!! LOL

No Carl  - not again.

[YJ_Aaron]

Only a little bit longer than you have been saving of your other YJ.  You know the blue one!! LOL

OH that was low.... It's on now  :boxing:

[Deano]

Thanks for all your help it going to be a project but fun. Thanks for the pics and tips!!!

[XJ~Abuzer]

I just posted this...

http://ozarksjeepthing.org/forums/viewtopic.php?t=4401

It isnt as extreme as the one above, but it doesnt take as long.  I hope it helps.